MUSAKHAN (BAKED CHICKEN OVER BREAD)

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Make and share this Musakhan (Baked Chicken over Bread) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 tablespoons ground sumac
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lemon, juice of
1 frying chicken, quartered
1 large red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 lb arabic bread or 1/2 lb pita bread, torn into pieces
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry. Trim off excess fat.
  • Combine the spices for the marinade. Set aside 2 teaspoons and mix the rest with the lemon juice. Rub into the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Set the chicken out of the fridge & let it come to room temperature.
  • Place the onions in a large skillet along with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/4 cup of chicken stock, reserved spices. Cover and cook on low for 20 minutes.
  • Place the chicken, upside down, on a nonstick baking pan. Spread the onions over the chicken; cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
  • Lightly brush a large ovenproof dish with the remaining oil. Scatter the torn bread along the bottom. Sprinkle the remaining chicken stock over the bread.
  • Carefully flip the chicken & onion onto the bread so that it is right side up. Return to the oven and bake 20 minutes,uncovered, until tender and the skin is crispy brown. Top with the pine nuts, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.3, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 174.3, Sodium 539.3, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 44.8

hajar ata
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I would definitely make this dish again.


snappybabby chingy
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This was my first time making Musakhan and I'm so glad I tried it. It was delicious!


Richard Agu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I was very impressed.


Savage x Shabalala
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This dish was amazing! I highly recommend it.


Aluncedo Noncolela
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Meh.


Shari riaz
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Mahmudul Hasan
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Not bad.


SohailNadan Nadan
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


puddinmush
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Easy to follow recipe, great result.


Micaela Shangase
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The spices were perfectly balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Alex Predmore
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Miraz Suvo
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the bread was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.